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Owner’s Manual

Reliable Mobile EMS Power

Congratulations! You’ve purchased the most advanced, feature-rich Inverter/Charger designed as an uninterruptible power source for medical
equipment in ambulance/EMS vehicles. While ambulance/EMS vehicles are on a call, Tripp Lite EMS Inverter/Chargers keep critical equip-
ment constantly in service by providing automatic, uninterrupted DC-to-AC power, inverted from user-supplied batteries. After a call, when util-
ity power is available, EMS Inverter/Chargers automatically pass through AC power to equipment while simultaneously recharging connected bat-
teries. Built-in premium ISOBAR

®

surge suppression technology provides an additional level of equipment protection. 

Better for Your Equipment

Built to Meet or Exceed Tough EMS Standards

• UL458

Premium Protection Levels

• Built-In Isobar

®

Surge Protection

• Automatic Overload Protection

Ideal Output for All Loads (including computers)

• Frequency-Controlled Output

• Fast Load Switching

• Balanced Load Sharing**

Better for Your Batteries

Faster Battery Recharge

• High-Amp, 3-Stage Battery Charger (adjustable)

Critical Battery Protection

• Battery Charge Conserver (Load Sense)

• Battery Temperature Sensing

• High-Efficiency DC-to-AC Inversion

Better for You

Quiet, Simple, Maintenance-Free Operation

• Multi-Function Lights & Switches

• Dead Battery Startup

• Ignition Interlock & In/Out Swap Protection

• Moisture-Resistant Construction*

Warranty/Warranty Registration

2

Safety

2

Feature Identification

3

Operation

4

Configuration

5-6

Battery Selection

7

Mounting

8

Battery Connection

9

AC Input/Output Connection

10

Service/Maintenance/Troubleshooting

11-12

PowerVerter

®

EMS Series

DC-to-AC Inverter/Chargers

Input

Output

Invert:

12 VDC

120V, 60 Hz. AC

Charge:

120V, 60 Hz. AC

12 VDC

1111 W. 35th Street, Chicago, IL 60609 USA

Customer Support: (773) 869-1234

www.tripplite.com

* Inverter/Chargers are moisture-resistant, not waterproof. ** Available on all models EXCEPT 1250 models.

Copyright © 2005. PowerVerter

®

is a registered trademark of Tripp Lite. All rights reserved.

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Содержание DC-to-AC Inverter/Chargers EMS Series

Страница 1: ... Balanced Load Sharing Better for Your Batteries Faster Battery Recharge High Amp 3 Stage Battery Charger adjustable Critical Battery Protection Battery Charge Conserver Load Sense Battery Temperature Sensing High Efficiency DC to AC Inversion Better for You Quiet Simple Maintenance Free Operation Multi Function Lights Switches Dead Battery Startup Ignition Interlock In Out Swap Protection Moistur...

Страница 2: ...anty You may experience uneven performance results if you connect a surge suppressor line conditioner or UPS system to the output of the Inverter Charger Operation Warnings Your Inverter Charger does not require routine maintenance Do not open the device for any reason There are no user serviceable parts inside Potentially lethal voltages exist within the Inverter Charger as long as the battery su...

Страница 3: ... 10 for connection instructions Hardwire AC Input Output Terminal Strip not on corded models securely connects the Inverter Charger to vehicle electrical system See page 10 for connection instructions Resettable Circuit Breakers protect your Inverter Charger against damage due to overload See page 4 for resetting instructions Remote Control Module Connector allows remote monitoring and control wit...

Страница 4: ...t you that the unit s inverter is OFF and will NOT supply AC power in the absence of a utility generator source or in over under voltage situations INV Inverting Yellow Indicator This light will ILLUMINATE CONTINUOUSLY whenever connected equipment is receiving battery supplied inverted AC power in the absence of a utility generator source or in over under voltage situations This light will be off ...

Страница 5: ...ches to battery power due to momentary high low line voltage swings that would have little effect on equip ment operation you may wish to adjust these settings By increasing the High AC Voltage Point and or decreasing the Low AC Voltage Point you will reduce the number of times your unit switches to battery due to voltage swings Group B DIP Switches Select Load Sharing OPTIONAL Your Inverter Charg...

Страница 6: ...ill be detected causing the inverter to stay off until the new minimum load is reached Note the factory setting for the control is fully clockwise However based on the threshold load to which you d like the inverter to respond you should adjust the control counterclockwise to reduce its sensitivity until the inverter is active only when connected equipment or appliances are actually in use Connect...

Страница 7: ... Estimate Battery Amp Hours Required for operation unsupported by the alternator Multiply the DC amps required from step 2 above by the number of hours you estimate you will operate your equipment exclusively from battery power before you have to recharge your batteries with utility or genera tor supplied AC power Compensate for inefficiency by multiplying this number by 1 2 This will give you a r...

Страница 8: ...ntal surface leaving the heads slightly raised Slide the Inverter Charger forward over the fasteners to engage the mounting feet molded on the front of the Inverter Charger cabinet Install and tight en two user supplied 6 mm fasteners into the mounting feet molded on the rear of the Inverter Charger cabinet The rear feet extend beyond the unit s cabinet to provide for adequate ventilation space be...

Страница 9: ...harger See your unit s Specifications Sheet for fuse requirements See diagrams below for proper fuse placement Battery Connection Vehicular Your Inverter Charger s Nominal DC Input Voltage must match the voltage of your battery or batteries 12 Volts in most vehicular applications Although it is possible to connect your Inverter Charger to the main battery within your vehicle s electrical system in...

Страница 10: ... either utility genera tor pass through power or inverter power simply plug your equipment into the Inverter Charger s AC receptacles Any equipment you con nect to it will benefit from your Inverter Charger s built in ISOBAR surge protection Warning Consult a qualified electrician and follow all applicable electrical codes and requirements for hardwire connection Disconnect both DC input and AC ut...

Страница 11: ...s direct indirect special incidental or consequential to the Inverter Charger incurred during shipment to Tripp Lite or an authorized Tripp Lite service center is not covered under warranty Inverter Chargers shipped to Tripp Lite or an authorized Tripp Lite service center must have transportation charges prepaid Mark the RMA number on the outside of the package If the Inverter Charger is within th...

Страница 12: ...r assistance Charger Enable Inhibit Switch inadvertently set to INHIBIT Set Charger Enable Inhibit Switch to ENABLE Input circuit breaker is tripped Reset circuit breaker All Three Battery Indicator Lights Battery is excessively discharged Use an auxiliary charger to raise battery voltage Check external Are Slowly Flashing battery connections and fuse Unit automatically resets when Second Flashes ...

Страница 13: ...city DC 55 A 14 A 55 A 14 A 100 A 25 A Input Current AC 11 5 A 11 A 20A LINE VAC OPERATION Common Specifications for All Models Minimum Input Volts Transfer to Battery Selectable 75 85 95 or 105 VAC Maximum Input Volts Transfer to Battery Selectable 135 or 145 VAC Input Frequency Nominal 60 Hz 10 Maximum Input AC Current Continuous Charger at Maximum 12 A 12 A 38 A Maximum Bypass AC Current load c...

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